223Liability for costs

223 Liability for costs (1) A direction under section 221 has no effect unless the Treasurer certifies in writing that proper arrangements exist for the Territory to pay to the utility the amount of the costs— (a) stated in the direction; or (b) where a dispute about the cost is determined by arbitration because of section 225—as so determined. (2) Where a direction is given to a utility, the amount of the costs fixed in accordance with subsection (1) is a debt due to the utility by the Territory.